Rao’s

Restaurants

Upper East Side

Rao's Photograph: Tova Carlin

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Time Out says

Wed Feb 24 2010

If you thought getting a table at Per Se was tough, try getting into Rao’s. On second thought, don’t. Rao’s (pronounced “RAY-ohs”) is really a private club without the dues. To eat here, you’ll need a personal invite from one of the heavy hitters who “owns” a table. CEOs, actors, politicians, news personalities and neighborhood old-timers have a long-standing arrangement with legendary owner Frankie “No” Pellegrino, and that's what ensures a seat at one of the ten tables. Reading this review is probably the closest you’ll get to Rao’s, so check out Frank Jr.’s Baldoria instead.

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Address:
Rao’s 455 E 114th St
Upper East Side
New York
10029

Cross Street:
at Pleasant Ave
Phone:
212-722-6709
Website:
raos.com
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri, dinner by reservation only
Transport:
Subway: 6 to 116th St
Price:
Average main course: $20. Cash only
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1. Rao’s
  - 455 E 114th St
    Upper East Side
    New York
    10029
  - 212-722-6709
  - raos.com
  - 40.793913,-73.934230

Categories:
Food & Drink
Facilities:
Restaurant & bar facilities. Full bar. Reservations required. Dinner
Good for:
Dinner. Eating out. Quirky

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